Public Health

Six Ways Technology Is Benefiting The Older Generation

05.12.19: Source: NHE Nov/Dec   According to Age UK, loneliness has been associated with a 40% increased risk of dementia. Research has also found that only around 10% of people aged 50+ take part in a sporting activity...

Fracture prevention rates improved through collaboration

05.12.19: A partnership between the Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) and Newcastle and Gateshead CCG has resulted in significantly enhanced fracture prevention rates for the local population and significant...

Community pharmacists to expand role in patient care

04.12.19: 613 Greater Manchester community pharmacies have signed up to a new national scheme, which will see patient consultations booked via NHS 111 for the very first time. The scheme launched on the 29th of October is part of major plans to boost...

Research shows group membership leads to 25% fewer healthcare appointments

02.12.19: A new study from researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has shown that being a member of a community group can lead to a 25% reduction in health care use. The new information highlights the importance of connecting patients with t...

First Director of Digital for Welsh Ambulance Service

02.12.19: The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust has today (2 Dec) appointed its first director of digital services, Andy Haywood. A former Royal Navy Officer, he has been entrusted with shaping and overseeing ambitious digital services strategies ai...

‘Re-Write Cancer’ campaign aiming for new £150m research facility

29.11.19: The largest group of scientists, doctors and nurses in Europe are set to be brought together in new cancer research facility to further the progress for cancer patients. The campaign will be launched by radio broadcaster Mark Radcliffe. He...

Foetal disorder research set to be ‘best data in UK’

29.11.19: A research fellow from the University of Salford is currently working on what could be the ‘best data’ in the UK on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Dr Alan Price, who has recently completed his PhD at the University, i...

Green Rewards initiative taken on by Manchester for greener healthcare

28.11.19: 30,000kg of CO2 has been saved by employees through Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s Greener Rewards programme. MFT’s has completed a record 25,000 positive actions in the last 6 months to heighten sustainability and...

Dementia champions – improving care and understanding

28.11.19: Successful training programme has provided numerous dementia champions across North Tees and Hartlepool NHS trust. A Dementia Champion is a health and/or social care worker that has taken part, supported by Health Education England, in the...

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance see £4.5m airbase approved by council

27.11.19: A proposed £4.5m air ambulance airbase in North Weald, as part of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) service, has received planning permission from Epping Forest District Council. Construction on the new facility is set...

£60m in Scotland Mental Health funding allocated

26.11.19: In September last year, the Scottish Government announced over £60m investment into additional school counselling across Scotland. It has been announced today (Nov 26) that an agreement has been reached between the Scottish Government...

Manchester Health & Wellbeing Service relaunch brings a buzz

26.11.19: The people of Manchester are to see the relaunch of their Health and Wellbeing Service buzz. The service will be focused on community development, concentrating on supporting residents of local communities to take control of their health and wel...

MS Trust launches campaign to illustrate nurse shortages

26.11.19: A desperate lack of MS nurses in the UK has forced the MS Trust to today (Nov 26th) launch its #fairMScare campaign to raise awareness of the shortage. Latest figures show there are now approximately 130,000 people in the UK with MS, an inc...

NHS Scotland launches national recruitment campaign

25.11.19: The Scottish Government has today (25 Nov) launched a campaign to encourage young people to choose a career in healthcare. The aim of the campaign, “What did you do today”, aims to highlight the range of opportunities available...

Queen’s University Belfast receives grant to further bone marrow cancer research

25.11.19: Myelodysplastic Syndromes UK have given Queen’s University Belfast a grant to progress their research into treatment for MDS, a type of bone marrow cancer. This type of cancer is where the bone gradually fails to produce mature health...